All Articles tagged PFA

• Original research
  March 17, 2025 EDT
  A NEW TWO-FACTOR INTEGRATIVE MODEL OF GUIDED CHANGE: IMPLICATIONS FOR PEER SUPPORT, PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA), AND COACHING
  George S. Everly Jr.

  . This paper presents a two-factor integrative model of change developed by the author adapted from the work of 1) Schein as well as 2) the research of Albert Bandura.

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• Program development
  June 15, 2023 EDT
  ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY SAFE STATIONS
  Lt. Steve ThomasJennifer CorbinGeorge S. Everly Jr.

  In this paper we describe the development and implementation of an innovative, integrated law enforcement—community-based mental health response to addiction.

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• Program development
  March 15, 2023 EDT
  “PEER PARACOUNSELING” TO FOSTER RESILIENCE AND REDUCE THE BURDEN ON COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
  George S. Everly Jr.

  Despite gallant efforts, we have failed to provide adequate access to mental health services in these times. Perhaps it’s time for a tectonic shift in training and practice.

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• Program development
  March 15, 2023 EDT
  AN INTEGRATED MULTI-COMPONENT PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY VIOLENCE
  Lt. Steve ThomasJennifer CorbinGeorge S. Everly Jr.

  A road map for how other communities might structure a program to respond to the psychological consequences of crime

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• Program development
  September 15, 2021 EDT
  Resilience In Stressful Events (Rise): A College Campus Pilot Program of Peer Psychological First Aid During Covid-19
  Alexa B. ChandlerMegan S. IrgensCassandra HirdesAmy Athey

  Around the world humans are struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic. It is critical that resources and clinical support are available for those in need following crises.

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• Scholarly reviews
  March 22, 2020 EDT
  Psychological First Aid (PFA) To Expand Mental Health Support and Foster Resiliency in Underserved and Access-Compromised Areas
  George S. Everly, Jr.

  Psychological first aid (PFA) has been universally endorsed as an important addition to the corpus of mental health-related support services.

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• Program development
  April 24, 2019 EDT
  Content Validation of the Johns Hopkins Model of Psychological First Aid (RAPID-PFA) Expanded Curriculum
  George S. Everly, Jr.Christina M. Kennedy

  A 12-hour curriculum used to teach psychological first aid at Johns Hopkins has been shown to produce improvements in self-confidence and perceived preparedness that are likely to prove enduring.

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